October 12 / 17.00 Naas

17.00

Yielding

Oktoberfest Weekend Handicap

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Oktoberfest Weekend Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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1st
2 (3)
Rahmi

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 073203 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Solid form when third in Curragh premier handicap (6.5f) in July; narrowly beaten off 95 in a valuable 7f Chepstow handicap in August; never landed a blow at Leopardstown; sent off a short price, winner got a soft lead when third at Gowran; big-field handicap will suit better.
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1st

2

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Rahmi

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J P Murtagh

held up in rear, good headway from over 2f out, led and ran on well inside final furlong

11/2

3rd

4

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Rahmi

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, headway on near side of group 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for first two

11/4

12th

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Rahmi

9st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J P Murtagh

awkward start, midfield

9/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 815332 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Curragh winner over 7f (soft) in May; slow starts and traffic problems on last three outings between Roscommon and Listowel on ground with ease; seems best when the mud is flying and probably needs rain to be competitive here; first-time cheekpieces added to tongue-tie.
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3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

3rd

7

(11)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Orandi

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A J Martin

midfield, switched right and headway up the centre over 1f out, ran on well final furlong, went third towards finish

13/2

2nd

6

(7)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

dwelt start, towards rear, headway on outer but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second inside final 110yds, too much to do

9/2

28/1

  • Place: £6.80

Form: 100005

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Bid For Chester

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Bid For Chester

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest.

6/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bid For Chester

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.

28/1

Form: 603418 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Decent effort when a close third at Gowran in August, only a neck behind the reopposing I Am Superman; won a fillies' handicap at Fairyhouse last month; poor effort on AW debut at Dundalk last week; outside chance but isn't discounted back on turf.
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4th

6

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bellaphina

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Decent effort when a close third at Gowran in August, only a neck behind the reopposing I Am Superman; won a fillies' handicap at Fairyhouse last month; poor effort on AW debut at Dundalk last week; outside chance but isn't discounted back on turf.

33/1

8th

6

(3)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bellaphina

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

towards rear

8/1

1st

5

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Bellaphina

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: John Andrew Kinsella

held up in rear, good headway on outer over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, ridden out

8/1

Form: 206091 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, all at the Curragh; back to form when justifying favouritism over 7f last month, running on well to lead close home; however, he isn't the type to back that up for all he's effectively only 1lb higher factoring in Adam Caffrey's claim.
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3rd

6

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

held up in rear

8/1

3rd

6

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

held up in rear

8/1

6th

3

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

No More Porter

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; three-time winner on turf shaped okay on his AW debut over 1m here earlier this month when fifth; was 1.75l behind Hightimeyouwon that day and could turn the tables back at this trip; chance.

9/1

33/1

Form: 1-8100 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner and appreciates plenty of cut in the ground; no impression after a break at Galway and beaten out of sight at Roscommon latest; needs to bounce back and will need the heavens to open to have any chance.
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18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

18th

6

(4)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Zephron

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

Won this last year off 64; confirmed liking for this venue with another C&D win off 78 back in April; poor the next twice but showed a bit more promise when staying on at Naas on latest; is back down to his last winning mark and he is an interesting runner.

25/1

6th

12

(13)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Zephron

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Denis W Cullen

in rear

33/1

Form: 556202 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner including two Group events during a spell in Australia; twice a winner at this track; mostly in good form of late, including when second at Dundalk last week; still fairly treated back on turf and handles any ground.
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7th

1

(4)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

I Am Superman

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent

5/1

2nd

2

(4)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

I Am Superman

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

raced in second throughout, challenging inside final furlong, no impression inside final 110yds

7/2

11th

4

(13)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

I Am Superman

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

in touch with leaders

8/1

Form: 775647

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening.
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8th

7

(12)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Emporio

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual winner on a sound surface when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; consistent enough in defeat since joining this yard, although tends to leave it too late before getting involved; drop back to 7f probably not ideal but handicapper's grip is softening.

10/1

7th

1

(9)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Cork

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

13/2

4th

1

(5)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Emporio

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won twice when with Donnacha O'Brien and was beaten a head in a C&D maiden for him; has met trouble in running more than once for this yard, including on latest at Galway (behind Monasterboice); may need more help from the handicapper but conditions should suit and he can't be discounted.

10/1

28/1

Form: 424756

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Had been running well in defeat on turf over trips ranging from 1m to 1m2f this summer before a poor effort on the AW at Dundalk last month; will appreciate a return to turf but he's likely to get outpaced over this trip.
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2nd

5

(20)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Leopardstown

Gibbs Island

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway when bit short of room under 2f out, went second 1f out, ran on and went clear with winner inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

14/1

Form: 0-1305 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year and Naas love affair continued when winning here on seasonal return off 82 in July; closely matched with Sara Valentina on that form and he's back down to his last winning mark with Colin Keane back aboard (was on for last success); watch the market closely.
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10th

10

(8)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Facethepuckout

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won this race last year and Naas love affair continued when winning here on seasonal return off 82 in July; closely matched with Sara Valentina on that form and he's back down to his last winning mark with Colin Keane back aboard (was on for last success); watch the market closely.

28/1

5th

6

(2)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Facethepuckout

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won off 82 on seasonal return at Naas in July (7f, yielding); sound effort off revised rating of 85 at 1m a week later at Galway; dropped back down to 83 after poor run at the Curragh latest (behind Narmar and Global Energy); has won here over 7f on soft; not fully discounted but probably needs the rain to come.

14/1

21th

19

(8)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Facethepuckout

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

midfield

16/1

11th
3 (14)
Earls

14/1

Form: 105075 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has ten turf wins on his CV and last three have been on soft/heavy; won a 6f handicap on this card in 2022; hasn't threatened since his 7f win at Haydock in April; could be dangerous off a sliding mark but would probably need rain.
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11th

3

(14)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has ten turf wins on his CV and last three have been on soft/heavy; won a 6f handicap on this card in 2022; hasn't threatened since his 7f win at Haydock in April; could be dangerous off a sliding mark but would probably need rain.

14/1

Form: 273451 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner on turf has been in good form this year and got his head back in front at Listowel (7f, yielding) last month; 7lb rise seems harsh enough for a gutsy win and will need some rain to be seen at his best.
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12th

14

(9)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Ramiro

8st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Six-time winner on turf has been in good form this year and got his head back in front at Listowel (7f, yielding) last month; 7lb rise seems harsh enough for a gutsy win and will need some rain to be seen at his best.

10/1

1st

5

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

15:10 Listowel

Ramiro

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Five-time turf winner has been in decent form this season; yet to win but some sound efforts in defeat; beaten just 2.25l into fifth at the Galway Festival off 74 in August; all his best form is on soft-heavy, including his C&D win in 2020; needs rain.

6/1

5th

5

(8)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Galway

Ramiro

10st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Returned from a spell with Brian Ellison in Britain and ran well in defeat in the Spring on heavy, most recently left with fair to do when fourth at Limerick; has form on yielding so respected.

14/1

13/2

Form: 9-143

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary maiden at Limerick (6.5f, soft to heavy) in May; disappointed on her handicap debut when last of four at Leopardstown (1m, good); much better when a close third to Facethepuckout over C&D in July (yielding); bred to handle a sounder surface and more improvement to come.
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13th

9

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Sara Valentina

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won an ordinary maiden at Limerick (6.5f, soft to heavy) in May; disappointed on her handicap debut when last of four at Leopardstown (1m, good); much better when a close third to Facethepuckout over C&D in July (yielding); bred to handle a sounder surface and more improvement to come.

13/2

3rd

3

(6)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Naas

Sara Valentina

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

raced in second, switched right over 3f out

100/30

4th

5

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Leopardstown

Sara Valentina

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

dwelt start, raced in last, went third after 3f, outpaced when dropped to last from 2f out, jockey looked down to see if something was amiss over 1f out, eased final 110yds

15/8

Form: 467402 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner at Dundalk last year; ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but didn't repeat that form since; beaten 10l into second when sent off favourite for a moderate 7f contest at Laytown; cheekpieces and tongue-tie.
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14th

5

(5)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Quar Shamar

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Emmet Mullins

AW maiden winner at Dundalk last year; ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas but didn't repeat that form since; beaten 10l into second when sent off favourite for a moderate 7f contest at Laytown; cheekpieces and tongue-tie.

11/1

2nd

2

(2)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:05 Laytown

Quar Shamar

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Emmet Mullins

led narrowly, jumped pool soon after start, headed and pressed winner when jumped pool after 2f,

13/8

10th

6

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Quar Shamar

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Emmet Mullins

towards rear

20/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €64.60
Straight Forecast €57.77
Tricast €689.02
Trifecta €486.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sara Valentina

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No More Porter

The Irish Sun:

Orandi

POSTDATA:

Emporio

TOPSPEED:

Earls